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Arctic Wolf Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users appreciate the responsive customer support from Arctic Wolf, enhancing their confidence in the platform's capabilities. (53 mentions)
Users value the 24/7 threat detection of Arctic Wolf, providing immediate alerts and peace of mind. (44 mentions)
Users value the 24/7 monitoring and proactive security of Arctic Wolf, ensuring peace of mind against threats. (26 mentions)
Users find Arctic Wolf very easy to use, appreciating quick setup and the tailored support provided by the service. (25 mentions)
Users appreciate the peace of mind Arctic Wolf provides with 24/7 monitoring and timely alerts on security issues. (18 mentions)
Users value the timely alerts from Arctic Wolf, ensuring swift response to any anomalous activity across their networks. (17 mentions)
Users note the high cost of Arctic Wolf but appreciate the balance of services and knowledgeable support provided. (10 mentions)
Users experience lots of false positives with Arctic Wolf, leading to time-consuming investigations despite tuning efforts. (6 mentions)
Users find the learning curve steep, requiring IT knowledge and time to adjust to Arctic Wolf's functionalities. (6 mentions)
Users feel that Arctic Wolf's notification system for security threats could be improved for better urgency and clarity. (5 mentions)
Users experience a clunky ticketing system that complicates communication and notification for security threats. (5 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Arctic Wolf

1. Customer Support
Users appreciate the responsive customer support from Arctic Wolf, enhancing their confidence in the platform's capabilities.
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James C.
JC

James C.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Capable, Responsive and Budget-Conscious- perfect trifecta"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Their capability and responsiveness, followed closely by their price-point

Verified User
E

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great tool and support team"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Arctic Wolf provides not only a great platform that we have high confidence in for MDR, but also a great team. From sales to the account management te

2. Threat Detection
Users value the 24/7 threat detection of Arctic Wolf, providing immediate alerts and peace of mind.
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Cort B.
CB

Cort B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Amazing 24/7 SOC/NOC Support"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Arctic Wolf gives us peace of mind. We know that all of our locations from the network down to the computer level are being monitored 24/7 and we are

Tommy .
T

Tommy .

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Arctic Wolf review- GraceHealth- Tommy"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Being kept up to date on breaches. I love how when a problem on the network is identified they also include an image representation on how to solve it

3. Cybersecurity
Users value the 24/7 monitoring and proactive security of Arctic Wolf, ensuring peace of mind against threats.
See 26 mentions

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Cort B.
CB

Cort B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Amazing 24/7 SOC/NOC Support"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Arctic Wolf gives us peace of mind. We know that all of our locations from the network down to the computer level are being monitored 24/7 and we are

TM

Troy M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"A great source for Security"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Great service and understanding of Security

4. Ease of Use
Users find Arctic Wolf very easy to use, appreciating quick setup and the tailored support provided by the service.
See 25 mentions

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André S.
AS

André S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Best in Antivirus"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Individual software-specific installs versions based on different OS like MAC and Windows, threat watches search filtering. Ease of use

Verified User
E

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Arctic Wolf MDR service"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Very easy to work with. setup was less than half the time previous MDR vendors took. Arctic Wolf provides us 24 x 7 SOC service and will customize the

5. Risk Management
Users appreciate the peace of mind Arctic Wolf provides with 24/7 monitoring and timely alerts on security issues.
See 18 mentions

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Cort B.
CB

Cort B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Amazing 24/7 SOC/NOC Support"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Arctic Wolf gives us peace of mind. We know that all of our locations from the network down to the computer level are being monitored 24/7 and we are

Tommy .
T

Tommy .

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Arctic Wolf review- GraceHealth- Tommy"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Being kept up to date on breaches. I love how when a problem on the network is identified they also include an image representation on how to solve it

6. Alerts
Users value the timely alerts from Arctic Wolf, ensuring swift response to any anomalous activity across their networks.
See 17 mentions

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Cort B.
CB

Cort B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Amazing 24/7 SOC/NOC Support"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Arctic Wolf gives us peace of mind. We know that all of our locations from the network down to the computer level are being monitored 24/7 and we are

Tommy .
T

Tommy .

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Arctic Wolf review- GraceHealth- Tommy"

What do you like about Arctic Wolf?

Being kept up to date on breaches. I love how when a problem on the network is identified they also include an image representation on how to solve it

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Arctic Wolf

1. Expensive
Users note the high cost of Arctic Wolf but appreciate the balance of services and knowledgeable support provided.
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MK

Matthew K.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Strong Relationship"

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

The only real down side is cost. However, they are not far off from other vendors in this area.

Verified User
E

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Arctic Wolf MDR service"

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

The ticketing system is a bit clunky to navigate but many are. This is something that we can live with. It also was a bit pricey but we have successfu

2. False Positives
Users experience lots of false positives with Arctic Wolf, leading to time-consuming investigations despite tuning efforts.
See 6 mentions

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Jessica D.
JD

Jessica D.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"The concierge team is an extension of our security team"

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

I don't really dislike anything about Arctic Wolf. My only pain point is that the more monitoring you have, the more potential incidents you must inv

Vijay Kumar T.
VT

Vijay Kumar T.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3.5/5

"good AV, better EDR but needs improvement"

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

heavy agent, lots of false positive, support can be better

3. Learning Curve
Users find the learning curve steep, requiring IT knowledge and time to adjust to Arctic Wolf's functionalities.
See 6 mentions

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Verified User
E

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Arctic Wolf MDR service"

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

The ticketing system is a bit clunky to navigate but many are. This is something that we can live with. It also was a bit pricey but we have successfu

Ian H.
IH

Ian H.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Arctic Wolf provides the peace of mind to hep me sleep at night."

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

Not really a dislike, but it took a few days to get used to the amount of data being processed and which of the dashboard screens to review. However,

4. Cybersecurity Risks
Users feel that Arctic Wolf's notification system for security threats could be improved for better urgency and clarity.
See 5 mentions

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AB

Alan B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Arctic Wolf - on your side"

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

Given that I was keen to engage a third party to work with us on our cyber security stance there isn't much wrong to be honest.

CD

Cameron D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Arctic Wolf Never Fails to Impress"

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

The sudden realization of how much risk we had after bringing them onboard. Arctic Wolf was able to provide us a roadmap to getting ourselves on the b

5. Inefficient Ticketing System
Users experience a clunky ticketing system that complicates communication and notification for security threats.
See 5 mentions

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Verified User
E

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Arctic Wolf MDR service"

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

The ticketing system is a bit clunky to navigate but many are. This is something that we can live with. It also was a bit pricey but we have successfu

Steve S.
SS

Steve S.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"ArcticWolf - Peace of Mind"

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

I would like ArcticWolf to find a better way to notify us on security threats. These notifications currently are handled within the ticketing system,

Arctic Wolf Reviews (274)

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Arctic Wolf Reviews (274)

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JM
Director of Security & IT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Arctic Wolf continues to deliver day in and day out!"
What do you like best about Arctic Wolf?

Arctic Wolf's ability to gain broad visibility in my environment helps me with awareness that I may not have had otherwise. Also, I love the Concierge Security Team working with me reviewing my environment to help find and close gaps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

Truly, I have not experienced a downside. The only thing I could say here is that we have a version of Mimecast that is not integratabtle, but I am not sure the is Arctic Wolf's fault as much as Mimecasts! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GB
Systems Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"My Therapist is Jealous of Arctic Wolf"
What do you like best about Arctic Wolf?

I used to lie awake at night wondering if Kevin from Accounting was clicking suspicious links again. Now? I sleep like a baby—because Arctic Wolf’s got eyes everywhere.

Their MDR team is like the SEAL Team 6 of cybersecurity—silent, efficient, and slightly terrifying in the best way possible. I get alerts faster than I get Slack messages, and trust me, that’s saying something.

But the real MVP? The Risk Dashboard. I check it more than my bank account. It points out vulnerabilities like that brutally honest friend who tells you when you’ve got spinach in your teeth. Only instead of spinach, it’s gaping security holes.

Every day I log in and it’s like:

“Hey, you might wanna fix that thing before it turns into a dumpster fire.”

Thank you, Arctic Wolf. I didn’t want hobbies anyway—just safer endpoints.

Bottom line: If cybersecurity were a video game, Arctic Wolf would be the OP character. 10/10 would let them watch over my digital kingdom again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

I'm just nitpicking but I'd like some more options in sorting the Risk Dashboard. Also, sometimes there are so many alerts it becomes daunting to go through them all but that's just the name of the game in IT Security. But all that is configurable and AW support can snooze alerts for you that you know are benign. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ian H.
IH
Director | Commercial and Corporate Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Arctic Wolf provides the peace of mind to hep me sleep at night."
What do you like best about Arctic Wolf?

Arctic Wolf provides my team and me with the tools, sensors, and early-warning system to manage all data flowing through our network and endpoints proactively. In doing so, any possible security alerts are triaged and/or escalated by their Concierge/SOC teams to ensure my business has round-the-clock protection 7 days a week.

The implementation and onboarding process were very slick, with experts guiding us through each stage and ensuring configuration was optimum for our environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

Not really a dislike, but it took a few days to get used to the amount of data being processed and which of the dashboard screens to review. However, AW's team was on hand to guide us through the process at our regular onboarding meet-ups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RR
Senior IT Systems Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A reliable and reassuring managed risk solution"
What do you like best about Arctic Wolf?

I like that it reacts very quickly to any threat or incident that is flagged either on our network or with any of our user's accounts. Without these tools, we wouldn't be aware as quickly and potentially wouldn't be able to react quick enough to deal with these threats before they escalate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

Sometimes there's too much noise created and the issues you want to focus on more can get lost within the noise. This however is not necessarily a bad thing, as you want your managed risk solution to remain vigilant. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IK
DevSecOps Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Arctic Wolf: The Security Superheroes We Didn't Know We Needed!"
What do you like best about Arctic Wolf?

What I love most about Arctic Wolf is their unwavering commitment to our security. Their solutions are not only effective but also seamlessly integrated into our operations, making our lives so much easier. The staff, especially our Customer Success Representatives, have been phenomenal. Their proactive approach and insightful recommendations have significantly improved our security posture. Plus, their friendly and professional demeanor makes every interaction a pleasure. It's like having a team of security superheroes on our side! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

Honestly, the only thing I dislike about Arctic Wolf is that they haven't figured out how to make coffee magically appear during our meetings. If they could add that feature, they'd be perfect! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joshua C.
JC
Director, Digital Infrastructure / CISO
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The reason I sleep at night."
What do you like best about Arctic Wolf?

Arctic Wolf is more than just a great set of cybersecurity services, they're a member of our team. A member that is always working on improving itself and never sleeps. Their concierge team helps keep your cybersecurity program on track while giving you the peace of mind that they always have your back. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

Our experience with the Arctic Wolf Team keeps improving so I'm purely nitpicking here but they could do a better job of calling my team out on tasks in our court that we fail to accomplish in a timely manner. They consistently remind us, but don't be afraid to push a little more. We can take it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CD
Sr. Systems/Network Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Arctic Wolf Never Fails to Impress"
What do you like best about Arctic Wolf?

Broad coverage and highly knowledgeable staff. Very easy to onboard with. Quick and easy connection to our systems and logging. They frequently and quickly bring issues and solutions to our attention long before they become a problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

The sudden realization of how much risk we had after bringing them onboard. Arctic Wolf was able to provide us a roadmap to getting ourselves on the better side of the cyber security landscape. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dan M.
DM
Manager of IT Operations, - MN
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Security Monitoring Made Easy"
What do you like best about Arctic Wolf?

I brought Arctic Wolf into the last two companies I have worked for. The previous company had around 100 employees, and I needed help meeting PCI and SOC2 monitoring, detection, and response requirements. After reviewing the costs to accomplish those needs in-house, I started looking for partners that could fill that niche. Arctic Wolf was cost-competitive but the real selling point for me was their footprint, implementation, communication, and relationship. Arctic Wolf easily fulfilled my compliance requirements and strengthened our security presence. Any questions or requests I had were quickly responded to and addressed. I had multiple instances of moving targets in relation to PCI compliance, where Artic Wolf was able to help me identify vulnerabilities or concerns between an initial PCI scan and a re-scan.

At Silk Road Medical, they also had a monitoring, detection, and response need that was too expensive to bring in-house. While my responsibilities were not security, audit, or compliance-focused at Silk Road Medical, I introduced Arctic Wolf to my peers. Throughout Artic Wolf's relationship with Silk Road Medical, I participated in the onboarding implementation and the monthly and quarterly touchpoints. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

There is nothing that I disliked about Arctic Wolf. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AB
Head of IT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Arctic Wolf - on your side"
What do you like best about Arctic Wolf?

Arctic Wolf quickly became my trusted security partner, their concierge service is professional and instills confidence that you have made the right decision to partner with them.

I am alerted and can engage quickly with a professional in triaging any issues which escalate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

Given that I was keen to engage a third party to work with us on our cyber security stance there isn't much wrong to be honest. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

EL
IT Network admin
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Artic Wolf Managed Detection"
What do you like best about Arctic Wolf?

Artic Wolf has been a great asset in making us aware of office 365 accounts that it has logged in from a country that is not normally logged in from. With this information we can determine if the user is just traveling or if there is a security breach. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctic Wolf?

Alert fatigue can be a pain point with Artic Wolf and the number of notifications that are sent out. Mexico is a destination that is visited a lot, and we have received a lot of alerts for such. Artic Wolf’s customer service is great and has shown us ways so reduce the number of alerts we receive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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